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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Government Affairs Roundup 3.15.23

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Info has been shared on our second candidate luncheon on Wednesday, March 22nd with the candidates for the five Joliet City Council Districts. Again, questionnaires...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 3.8.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The first of our monthly membership luncheons for March was today as we hosted our Joliet Mayoral Candidate Panel at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center in...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 3.1.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: First and foremost, our monthly membership luncheon for March will be split into two events. First, join us next Wednesday, March 8th for our Joliet Mayoral...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.22.23

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that participated last night as part of our Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration. We appreciate your support through attendance and/or sponsorship....

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.15.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Last week was the State of the Union address delivered by President Biden. Today was address day close to home. Both Governor Pritzker and Joliet Mayor O’Dekirk...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.8.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address last night amid the customary pomp and circumstance. Next Wednesday, Governor Pritzker will deliver...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.1.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The focus of the state legislative session is becoming more clear this week as legislation making healthcare and childcare more affordable & accessible,...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.25.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: For those that weren’t able to join us last week, we had a visit from our new Congressional representative, Lauren Underwood. As the majority of our area was...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.18.2023

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We’re looking forward to our luncheon tomorrow with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. It should be a great opportunity to find out more about her positions on various...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.11.23

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The “lame duck” session has ended on the state level and nationally, there is now a Speaker of the House. More below on those items along with some additional...

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